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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.53, 3,637.89 and 693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.53, 3,637.89 and 693.75 is: 1,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.53 : 3,637.89 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.53/3,637.89 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.53x = 3,637.89 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.53x = 2,523,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,786.19/2,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.51

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